Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco turned in a decent performance as he picked up his first win of the season during Tuesday night’s doubleheader nightcap against the Twins.

Nolasco (1-2), who made his fifth start of the season, nearly blew a four-run lead as he surrendered three in the third inning, including a run-scoring single to Joe Mauer. The right-hander was charged with three runs -- two earned -- and six hits in five innings of work in an 8-5 victory. He struck out four and walked one on 99 pitches, 66 for strikes.

Nolasco has a 3.81 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. He is scheduled to start Sunday at home against the Cubs. He allowed three runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings in his lone appearance against the Cubs last season. Nolasco has allowed five runs in 12 innings of work at Marlins Park this season.